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Jonathan Smith, Vincent Hollinsid, and Orin Simmons have been appointed as the Bermuda Government’s new Public Service Negotiating Team.
The group, who replace Gary Phillips, Martin Law and John Harvey, will continue ongoing negotiations with the Pri...
DATE: Apr 06, 2018
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Progressive Labour Party politicians will host a meet and greet for residents from Devonshire and Smith’s.
People from Constituencies 9, 10, 11,12 and 13 are invited to visit their area representatives at Elliot Primary School on Saturday, from 2pm t...
DATE: Apr 03, 2018
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David Burt, the Premier, called on Bermuda to embrace the legacy and life of Martin Luther King Jr.
Mr Burt released a statement ahead of the 50th anniversary tomorrow of the murder of civil rights leader.
It reads as follows:
“A true revolution of v...
DATE: Apr 03, 2018
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Politics
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News Staff
A Book of Condolence has been opened as a tribute to former Cabinet minister Kim Young, who died last month.
Ms Young, a former nurse, social worker and United Bermuda Party politician, suffered a severe stroke while in hospital in the Bahamas. She w...
DATE: Apr 02, 2018
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Politics
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News Staff
David Burt, the Premier, called on Bermudians to reconnect with local traditions today as he delivered his Easter message.
Mr Burt said: “Easter is a time of renewed hope and optimism firmly rooted in the Christian tradition.
“As Bermudians we look f...
DATE: Mar 30, 2018
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Politics
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News Staff
Police are in talks with the Director of Public Prosecutions over allegations against One Bermuda Alliance MP Trevor Moniz.
David Burt, the Premier, earlier this month called for an investigation into Moniz, accusing him of an abuse of power over his...
DATE: Mar 29, 2018
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Politics
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News Staff
David Burt stressed the importance of inspirational leadership as he spoke at the Bermuda Leads Entrepreneurial Leadership Summit.
The Premier gave the welcome address at the event at the Hamilton Princess yesterday.
He said: “While here, I urge you ...
DATE: Mar 24, 2018
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Politics
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News Staff
The final cost of legal action against the US-based Lahey Clinic will top $1 million, the Attorney-General said last week.
Kathy Lynn Simmons added that the Bill stood at just under $999,000, but about $100,000 in legal bills to the overseas law firm...
DATE: Mar 19, 2018
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Politics
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News Staff
A Green Paper is being drafted to seek ways to reduce drug abuse and increase rehabilitation.
The Department for National Drug Control is putting together the document in line with a Throne Speech pledge by the Progressive Labour Party.
It is expecte...
DATE: Mar 16, 2018
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Politics
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News Staff
“Overly generous” office space will be reduced for Bermuda Government workers in a cost-cutting move.
Space for department heads will be cut by up to two-thirds and space for general staff will be reduced by 35 per cent, Lieutenant-Colonel David Burc...
DATE: Mar 16, 2018
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Politics
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News Staff